There is an old saying in China: “People die for wealth; birds die for food.” SU Xia’s animated short film GOLD IS EATING PEOPLE provides an innovative manifestation of such a proverb. When gold is discovered, people of different classes fight for it unscrupulously. Human connection in all forms collapses for avarice.

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The bright background color and the yellow-tone moving image forms strong contrast. The smart use of Chinese traditional percussion instruments in the soundtrack creates suspense and drama at once. Its unforgettable artistic style definitely makes this parable about greed fresh and provocative.